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Kevin Rutmanis
Kevin Rutmanis (born October 17, 1958) is an American bass guitarist. He is of Latvian descent. Before getting into music, he was a student teacher. In late 1985, along with his younger brother Sandris Rutmanis, Thor Eisentrager, and then Jayhawks drummer Norm Rogers, he started the band The Cows. After the dissolution of The Cows, Rutmanis was the bass guitar player for The Melvins from 1998 to 2005. He was also the bass guitarist in the supergroup Tomahawk featuring Mike Patton. Kevin played bass on Tomahawk's first two long play releases, titled ''Tomahawk'' and ''Mit Gas'', and played for two world tours supporting those albums. He has since recorded with Hepa-Titus. Discography Cows *1987 – '' Taint Pluribus Taint Unum'' *1989 – '' Daddy Has a Tail'' *1990 – '' Effete and Impudent Snobs'' *1991 – '' Peacetika'' *1992 – '' Cunning Stunts'' *1993 – '' Sexy Pee Story'' *1994 – '' Orphan's Tragedy'' *1996 – '' Whorn'' *1998 – '' Sorry in Pig Minor'' Melv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noise Rock
Noise rock (sometimes called noise punk) is a noise-oriented style of experimental rock that spun off from punk rock in the 1980s. Drawing on movements such as minimalism, industrial music, and New York hardcore, artists indulge in extreme levels of distortion through the use of electric guitars and, less frequently, electronic instrumentation, either to provide percussive sounds or to contribute to the overall arrangement. Some groups are tied to song structures, such as Sonic Youth. Although they are not representative of the entire genre, they helped popularize noise rock among alternative rock audiences by incorporating melodies into their droning textures of sound, which set a template that numerous other groups followed. Other early noise rock bands were Big Black and Swans. Characteristics Noise rock fuses rock to noise, usually with recognizable "rock" instrumentation, but with greater use of distortion and electronic effects, varying degrees of atonality, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Patton
Michael Allan Patton (born January 27, 1968) is an American singer, producer, film composer and voice actor, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative metal band Faith No More. Noted for his vocal proficiency, diverse singing techniques, wide range of projects, style-transcending influences, eccentric public image and contempt for the music industry, Patton has earned critical praise and influenced many contemporary singers. Patton is also co-founder and lead vocalist of Mr. Bungle, and has played with Tomahawk, Fantômas, Moonchild Trio, Kaada/Patton, Dead Cross, Lovage, Mondo Cane, and Peeping Tom. Consistent collaborators through his varied career include avant-garde jazz saxophonist John Zorn, hip hop producer Dan the Automator and classical violinist Eyvind Kang. He has worked as a producer or co-producer with artists such as Merzbow, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Sepultura, Melvins, Melt-Banana, and Kool Keith. He co-founded Ipecac Recordings with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Bootlicker
''The Bootlicker'' is the eleventh studio album by the Melvins, released in 1999 through Ipecac Recordings. The album is the second part of a trilogy preceded by '' The Maggot'' and followed by '' The Crybaby''. The trilogy was later released on vinyl by Ipecac (''The Trilogy Vinyl'', IPC-011, November 27, 2000). Production ''The Bootlicker'' was conceived as a more pop-oriented album; ''The Maggot'' was marked by a traditional Melvins metal sound, while ''The Crybaby'' featured many guest appearances. Critical reception The '' Los Angeles Times'' wrote: "While ''The Maggot'' offers more familiar-sounding, metal-tinged sludge, ''The Bootlicker'' is a musically richer collection with rock, funk and jazz underpinnings." The '' Riverfront Times'' called ''The Bootlicker'' "one of the best rock albums of the year: truly beautiful and intelligently (but not pretentiously) presented." '' Tucson Weekly'' called it "subdued, dark and kind of pop-y sounding in spots." Track listing P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Maggot
''The Maggot'' is the tenth studio album by American rock band Melvins, released in 1999 through Ipecac Recordings. It is the first part of a trilogy followed by ''The Bootlicker'' and ''The Crybaby''. The Trilogy was later released on vinyl by Ipecac Recordings (''The Trilogy Vinyl'', November 27, 2000). On the CD version, all songs are split into two tracks. A 2006 reissue of the album swaps the background artwork with ''The Bootlicker''. Track listing Personnel *King Buzzo – vocals, guitar, bass *Dale Crover – drums, guitar, vocals *Kevin Rutmanis – bass, slide bass, screaming Additional personnel *Tim Green – producer *Mackie Osborne Mackie Osborne is an American artist responsible for the design and illustrations of many music albums since the 1980s. She is a member of the band Fleabag and has contributed to many albums on packaging artwork, layout design and art direction. ... – art References {{DEFAULTSORT:Maggot Melvins albums 1999 albums I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorry In Pig Minor
''Sorry in Pig Minor'' is the ninth and final studio album by the Minneapolis-based noise rock band the Cows, released on March 10, 1998, by Amphetamine Reptile Records. It was produced by Buzz Osborne (aka King Buzzo) of the Melvins. Track listing Say Uncle ends at 5:44, and is followed by roughly five minutes of silence before a hidden track begins. The track is a rough, dub remix made during the recording sessions. After this track ends, a poorly sung country song begins, with studio banter played over the top. Personnel Adapted from the ''Sorry in Pig Minor'' liner notes. ;Cows * Thor Eisentrager – electric, acoustic & plastic guitars, backing vocals * Kevin Rutmanis – bass, guitar, organ, la la choir (2) * Shannon Selberg – vocals, keyboard, horns * Freddy Votel – drums, la la choir (2) ;Production and additional personnel * King Buzzo – producer, la la choir (2) * Amanda Ferguson – la la choir (2) * Dave Gardner – r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whorn
''Whorn'' is the eighth album by the Minneapolis-based noise rock band The Cows. It was released on March 26, 1996, by Amphetamine Reptile Records. Production ''Whorn'' was the band's first time working with Tim Mac since their fourth album ''Peacetika''. During the recording, Tim Mac opted for a "live sound," having the band play together as a whole instead of recording their parts individually. Critical reception ''The Washington Post'' wrote: "This Minneapolis quartet blares and bleats, its shrillness occasionally augmented by the trombone squalls of singer Shannon Selberg, whose playing is almost as atonal as his singing. The band's new ''Whorn'' is perhaps not its most abrasive work, but it's hardly mellow." Track listing Jikan begins with a distorted sample of a Japanese woman speaking, that begins at 0:00 ends at 0:06. The sample is followed by almost 10 minutes of silence (0:06 - 10:06). After the silence, there is a brief hidden track of the band performing a faster ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orphan's Tragedy
''Orphan's Tragedy'' is the seventh studio album by the Minneapolis-based noise rock band The Cows. It was released on September 9, 1994, by Amphetamine Reptile Records. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Orphan's Tragedy'' liner notes. ;Cows * Thor Eisentrager – guitar * Norm Rogers – drums * Kevin Rutmanis – bass guitar * Shannon Selberg – vocals, bugle ;Production and additional personnel * Iain Burgess – production, engineering * Peter Deimel - production, engineering * Tom Hazelmyer – design * John Largaespada – cover art Cover art is a type of artwork presented as an illustration or photograph on the outside of a published product such as a book (often on a dust jacket), magazine, newspaper (tabloid), comic book, video game ( box art), music album ( album ... * Günter Pauler – mastering Release history References External links * 1994 albums Albums produced by Iain Burge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sexy Pee Story
''Sexy Pee Story'' is the sixth studio album by Minneapolis-based noise rock band Cows. It was released on March 23, 1993, by Amphetamine Reptile Records. Release and reception A music video was made for "Sugar Torch" and directed by David Roth. It can be found on the ''Dope, Guns & Fucking up Your Videodeck, Vol. 1-3'' DVD released by Mvd Visual. AllMusic staff writer John Dougan gave the album four and a half out of five stars, calling it a "terrific, noisy, clamorous record stuffed to the gills with pure punk rock excitement." ''Spin'' wrote: "Comfy with its funk now, the rhythm unit bangs down walls, as intelligent guitar noise blankets the mess, segueing smoothly between melody and tuneless abrasion." Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Sexy Pee Story'' liner notes. ;Cows * Thor Eisentrager – guitar * Norm Rogers – drums * Kevin Rutmanis – bass guitar * Shannon Selberg – vocals, bugle ;Production and additional personnel * Iain Bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cunning Stunts (Cows Album)
''Cunning Stunts'' is the fifth studio album by the Minneapolis-based noise rock band Cows, released in 1992 by Amphetamine Reptile Records. It was their first album where they began developing real melodies and patterns instead of their usual blasts of noise. The switch to producer Iain Burgess brought an increase in sound quality from previous albums. It was long since out print; however, MVD Audio reissued and distributed the album on CD and a limited edition "Blue Opaque" vinyl LP in 2016. The title is a spoonerism of the term "stunning cunts". The band Caravan used this title for their 1975 album. The album cover design alludes to the Reid Miles designed cover of Eric Dolphy's 1964 album ''Out to Lunch!'' The band supported the album with a North American tour. Critical reception The ''Chicago Sun-Times'' wrote that "the music is jarring and hannonSelberg's howling is initially user-unfriendly, yet his disturbed lyrics are undeniable." The ''Lancaster New Era'' listed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peacetika
''Peacetika'' is the fourth studio album by the Minneapolis-based noise rock band Cows. It was released on March 25, 1991, by Amphetamine Reptile Records. The band supported the album with a North American tour. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' opined that "the spectacular 'Hitting the Wall' begins the album with pounding and whistling organized mayhem, which the weaker following tracks can't equal." In 2005, ''City Pages'' listed "Hitting the Wall" as one of "Minnesota's Fifty Greatest Hits", writing: "Am-Rep's leading lights corral their mondo-hate-scum-boogie into something like a pop song without diluting Shannon Selberg's stay-away-from-me scream or Thor Eisentrager and Kevin Rutmanis's guitar-bass katzenjammer." Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Peacetika'' liner notes. ;Cows *Thor Eisentrager – guitar *Norm Rogers – drums *Kevin Rutmanis – bass guitar *Shannon Selberg – vocals, bugle ;Production and additional personnel *Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Effete And Impudent Snobs
''Effete and Impudent Snobs'' is the third album by the Minneapolis-based noise rock band Cows. It was released on March 23, 1990, by Amphetamine Reptile Records. Track listing Personnel Adapted from the ''Effete and Impudent Snobs'' liner notes. ;Cows *Thor Eisentrager – guitar *Tony Oliveri – drums *Kevin Rutmanis – bass guitar *Shannon Selberg – vocals, bugle ;Production and additional personnel *Cows – production *Tim Mac – engineering *Günter Pauler – mastering *Dave Vandersteen – production, engineering Engineering is the use of scientific method, scientific principles to design and build machines, structures, and other items, including bridges, tunnels, roads, vehicles, and buildings. The discipline of engineering encompasses a broad rang ... Release history References External links * 1990 albums Cows (band) albums Amphetamine Reptile Records albums {{1990s-punk-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daddy Has A Tail
''Daddy Has a Tail!'' is the second studio album by Minneapolis-based noise rock band Cows. It was released on July 10, 1989, via Amphetamine Reptile Records, their first album for the label. Recording The album was recorded and mixed by David B. Livingstone, who at the time was the guitarist for God Bullies, and producer Tim Mac. Originally, the record had been mixed to videotape but the result was of poor quality, forcing Mac and Livingstone to remix the entire album from scratch within the relatively short time span of 4 hours. Regarding the album's current mix, Livingstone has said, "I always felt that they got really screwed. I felt really bad." and that he intends to eventually remix the entire album from the original masters.Prindle, Mark.David B. Livingstone Interview. 2004, cited December 8, 2010 Release The album was never released on its own on CD. It can be found on the '' Old Gold 1989–1991'' compilation released in 1996, with the exception of the song "Chow" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
